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Timely Tresses

Historic Millinery from 1780-1870. Original patterns based on extant bonnets and antique fashion plates.

Each style designed and researched with the utmost care to faithfully represent historic fashion.

05/25/2026

We have another virtual lecture coming up this Tuesday, May 26th at 7:00pm eastern. Amber Kendall will be presenting “Making Lace: Lace Makers and Technology”.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, lace was a luxury item and lace production was largely a “cottage industry” that employed thousands of women across Europe in their own homes. Revolutions in taste and technology imperiled the livelihood of the lacemaker, but opened new avenues for fashion in the 19th century. Join us as we explore primary sources and extant pieces to reveal the evolution of lace in fashion and economy, from the perspective of both the lacemaker and the consumer.

Cost is $15. Recording will be available to registered attendees for 2 weeks. Register on our website. Link is in the comments.

05/17/2026

Did you know that we sell pre-cut silk curtains and facings for our mid-19th century straw bonnets? Here are our pre-cut fabrics before and after bonnet attachment. More efficient and cost effective when purchasing silks for millinery.

You can purchase these and other kits at the Timely Tresses website.

05/16/2026

Another photo of the scrumptious setup from this year's Jane Fest! Thank you to everyone who came out and shopped with us. Your patronage and support is what keeps the business going.

Never fear, we still have many Regency items available for purchase on the Timely Tresses website!

05/15/2026

Flashback Friday to this fashionable tintype taken in March of 2025! Recreating an original photograph from the Timely Tresses Extant Collection.

Image taken by Wolf's Antique Photography.

You can shop for all of our mid-19th century goodies on the Timely Tresses website.
https://www.timelytresses.com/store/c22/1854-1865.html #/

05/14/2026

Three years ago we moved out of my house...

Side note: Evelyn's right arm doesn't usually look that way. This is a 360 photo of the old studio space.

The delicious ribbon seen here can be purchased on the Timely Tresses website!
https://www.timelytresses.com/store/c13/Ribbons.html #/

05/13/2026

This late 1850s fashionista is unique in the Timely Tresses Original Collection. Most of our late '50s images are ambrotypes, but she's a tintype!

During the latter half of the 1850s the flowers move from the sides of the face to the top of the head. Which is the trimming style we're accustomed to seeing in the '60s. However, we still see the full cap surrounding her face in this image. Which was more fashionable in the 1850s.

Look for our mid-19th century products on the Timely Tresses website!

05/12/2026

Check out our store displays from this years Jane Fest! It's always so fun to see everyone's fashions in person.

Some of the products seen here are still available on the Timely Tresses website!
https://www.timelytresses.com/store/c23/1795-1819.html #/
https://www.timelytresses.com/frippery.html #/

05/11/2026

Happy belated Mother's Day! Here's a darling photo of Violet and I taken before the Jane Fest ball.

All of our Regency wears can be purchased on the Timely Tresses website!
https://www.timelytresses.com/store/c23/1795-1819.html #/

04/26/2026

Which color would you choose? Let us know how you would trim your Regency soft crown bonnet. We can assist you with all of your flippery needs!

Today is the last day to shop with us in person at the Jane Austen Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Timely Tresses team will see you there!

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04/25/2026

Trendy toques and a becoming bonnet! A peak at some of our creations available for purchase today at the Jane Austen Festival in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Look for the Timely Tresses tent in the vendor area. We have something for all of your historic millinery needs!

04/24/2026

to Jane Fest 2025. So excited to see all of you in your most fashionable garments this weekend!

Look for the Timely Tresses tent in the vendor area!

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http://www.timelytresses.com/

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